with tears in *one's eyes / (shed tears) / tearfully / (weep) / with streaming eyes

convoy / escort / send *someone under guard

file a counter suit / countersue / contest a suit

answer *someone's questions / meeting / receiving / seeing *someone / answering *someone's questions / receive *someone / reception / deal with *someone / see *someone / dealing with *someone

meeting / negotiation / negotiate with *someone / meet with *someone

give *one's assent to / comply with / accede to / accept / consent to / agree to

receive / listen to / accept / consent to

agreeing to / give *one's consent / comply / permission / affirmative answer / assent / complying / accept / accepting / giving *one's consent / say yes / consent / consenting to / saying yes / consent to / agreement / agree to / assent to / assenting to

agree to / consent to / assent to

agree with / accept / consent to